2018 | Briar Copywriting

How To Write Your Home Page

Nine times out of ten, your Home Page will be the page the majority of your visitors land on. That’s why it’s so important to get it right. Before I ramble on, what…

A Feature Is Not A Benefit

Not so long ago, I wrote a blog post about features and benefits. I was back on my soapbox again talking about the difference between features and benefits. Just to remind you: A…

When it comes to copywriting and writing content in general, the only way to be is natural. That sentence sounds strange because surely writing is natural. You would think so, but something bizarre happens to people…

What SEO Copywriting Is Not

Were you hoping to read a post about how to do SEO copywriting well? Prepare to be disappointed. Mind you, if you’re desperate to know about that, you can read about it in my earlier post:…

Features and Benefits – Yet Another Review

Features and benefits are something I’ve looked at many times in the past. Why am I writing about them again? Simply because I am still seeing advertising and marketing…

Why Writing Copy Is a Lot Like Cycling Up a Mountain

Having returned after a two week cycling holiday in Gran Canaria, I was reminded of…

Are Press Releases Still Relevant?

Is there still a place for press releases in the 21st century? Our high-tech environment means we can get news 24/7 anywhere and in whatever format we choose. So does that mean you’re wasting your time…

Are Landing Pages Good For SEO?

Before I answer that, I want to talk a bit about landing pages and why you need them. Unlike a general website, a landing page focuses on one product or service and is…

The Etiquette Of Typo Calling: Revisited

A while ago I wrote a blog about the etiquette of typo calling. At the time it was pretty well received, and after an incident yesterday, I felt compelled to share it again.…

Are White Papers The Same As Marketing Brochures?

White papers and brochures are two very different animals. Let me explain why. But before I do let’s get one thing straight – white papers are…

How To Write Your Home Page

A Feature Is Not A Benefit

How To Write Natural Content